Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2019-04-18
Product name
Potassium Hydroxide 45%
Product Synonyms
KOH, Potassa, Lye, Potassium hydrate, Caustic Potash
CAS No.
1310-58-3
Manufacturer Name
PVS Benson
Emergency telephone
24 hours/7 days
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
PVS Benson
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
bensoncs@pvschemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Corrosive to metals Category 1
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Environmental hazards
Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
Keep only in original packaging. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe mist or vapour. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
Response
Absorb spillage to prevent material-damage. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Specific treatment (see information on this label). IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
Dispose of container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
None known.
Additional information
None.
